We're Lost? Surviving in the forest could depend on what you have in your pockets.

[@David-jo4gt]

If I get lost I'm calling Linda.

[@tomreichardt6044]

I like to carry a knit winter hat in my goin' for a hike bag. It is important to keep your head warm in an emergency, but mainly I use it as a pad to sit on to keep my bum warm, dry, and comfortable.

[@1954shadow]

I can’t think of anyone I’d rather get lost with, than Linda, she would save my butt, guaranteed!

[@xmavrick]

A couple of items I carry as well are spare eye glasses, a fusee for starting fires with wet wood and a army surplus poncho that doubles as a make shift shelter and finally a small section of duck tape wrapped around my trekking poles. But the Garmin Inreach is now our latest addition thanks to one of your previous videos. Also my wife and I both carry a compass as electronics are never a sure thing. As always Thanks for another informative video!

[@gonagain]

Thanks for the additional tips, Gary.

[@rouxchat6033]

Ahh, yes, spare glasses. Adding that to my pack right now. ✅️

[@carlbrown8830]

When I was a teenager, my dad always bought me a bag of sunflower seeds when we went hunting...if you got lost, you could follow your trail of spit out shells back to where you came from. Here on the Oregon coast, staying dry is priority one, so we always carry a large trash bag on each of us to use as a tarp or parka. I always have my car keys on me, so I keep a small ferro stick and pen knife on my key ring. I used to have a tiny flashlight on it, but it died. I should probably replace it.

[@RevThomasTroxell]

I have spent years camping and hiking in the deserts and mountains with my dog. A couple of years ago I found myself lost in the desert and low on water. If it wasn't for my dog finding our way back to camp I would probably died .. No matter how experienced you think you are, It could happen

[@CMC61]

Hey Rick great video, when you emptied your pockets you overlooked your cell phone which you can have a compass app installed that can be used offline, no cell signal needed !

[@mobile_noble4026]

“you don’t know everything about me” 😂 With what Linda has with her you guys are prepared!

[@huckleberrychris]

I get lost going to the kitchen🤣

[@Perry3377]

Good tips 👍. I always carry a lighter and a compass. One good tip is to periodically stop and take a look back at the trail. The trail always looks different on the way back. And I try to make mental notes of landmarks.. big stupp , large bolder , ext. Safe travels Perry

[@arthurdavis9715]

Aloha, thanks for the wonderful video. Seeing Linda reminded me that every year I was on Oahu the fire department would have to rescue some careless visitors who got lost. The one thing they always stressed was “stay on the trail'’. Good advice to me.

[@Nomadiccamping]

It is easy to get lost. It is good to have a compass

[@3generations393]

Great info Linda-thanks❣️ Oh-and you too Rick🌹. So very nice to see Linda healed & back enjoying adventures with her hubby again 🙏✌️🌎💞

[@gonagain]

Yes, she's doing a lot better. She's made more improvement this last week.

[@3generations393]

@@gonagain Can't keep a good woman down 😁💞

[@Steve-Goff]

You don’t know everything about me. LOL. Best thing I’ve heard all week. Thanks for taking the time to show us your gear and sharing your knowledge

[@richardr1891]

If you want to try something .... take apart your old "Barbecue Starters" .... even the Dollar Store ones ... once you break them apart inside next to the trigger is a spring, a coil, inside that coil a small magnet, a tiny capacitor and two wires .... it's about a half inch in size ... when you push down on it you compress the spring ... the spring then releases and quickly pushes the magnet through the coil which by induction creates a tiny electrical charge ... that charge is built up and stored in the small capacitor until it releases itself between the gap of the two wires as a spark .... there is no battery involved .. this tiny apparatus will always be able to spark unless you try real hard to break it ... it's made of nylon plastic .... I take those barbeque starters apart and put the mechanisms in places where I can just leave them and forget about them ... like in my vehicle, in back packs, coat pockets and pouches or with stuff I might carry around ... they won't catch fire on their own .. they won't be affected by moisture and take up almost no space ... it's like having a reusable match lying around for an emergency ... and they are mostly just thrown away ..

[@gonagain]

That's something I hadn't thought of. Thanks, Richard.

[@chriswhite2151]

You guys are cute. The "stop and think" part is so extremely important. Also the part about keeping a mental map in your head. As you travel, pay attention to your landmarks. And stop and look back, to see what it looks like coming back.

[@jeffpoplin558]

"Stop and look back" - Exactly! I do this every time I park in a large parking lot and point out the view to folks with me. "That's the way back to the car." In the woods the "going back view" is even more important. Great survival tips, Rick and Linda.

[@rouxchat6033]

Stacking stones or twigs and branches periodically along the way can be surprisingly helpful, as well.

[@chriswhite2151]

@@jeffpoplin558 I like that part about telling others, too. Just the act of telling them cements it in your mind. And it helps train others, especially the young, to think that way too. And you never know what might occur that they have to return to the car without you. Now if I can only remember to do it every time I go to Walmart!

[@billthompson5644]

This is most definitely one of your better videos and that's a hard choice to make. I hope a lot of people watch this and heed your advice. Thank you guys both for making this video your advice is quite stellar.

[@gonagain]

Thank you, Bill.

[@timestamp.]

A matriarch full of knowledge is irreplaceable.💞

[@gonagain]

Thank you!

[@lowellnelson4398]

I grew up on a farm of northern Minnesota. I also was a boy scouter when I was a kid. Never went in the woods without a small survival pack. We didn't have fancy equipment 10 days but I know I would have made it anytime a night or two. Because I did many hikes in the woods when I was a little kid. If you find yourself lost, first thing you do is sit down and look around and see what's going on. Sit by a tree and lean against it and start thinking.

[@morphergaming0531]

I'm hanging with Linda.😊 Never underestimate flat open terrains and consider what is the most valuable commodity for the environment and ration it to yourself. I have friends who went to desert to have a cookout just off the road. They cooked about a hundred feet from their car and decided to leave before the sun went down but they couldn't find their car. They repeatedly tried the car remote to locate it but were so confident that they would find it that they drank the last of their water supply mostly from anxiety. 10 hours later they walked upon their car that was parked in a depression in the landscape. They never located all of their cooking equipment that they slowly abandoned during their search, they have no idea how far away they walked. If they hadn't found the car the next day they wouldn't have survived without water and 100+ degrees. Their experience changed how I viewed the "flat" desert.

[@gonagain]

We spend a lot of time in the desert, and I can see how that could easily happen. I'm really glad it turned out ok.

[@jeffreydrake4876]

I always take a spare T-shirt & socks. If you’ve worked up a sweat it’s good to put on dry clothes prior to spending the night.

[@sharonsteele8915]

Thank you for a very informative video, hopefully will save many lives..👍🤗

[@Lapeerphoto]

People need to learn to use and navigate with their CELL PHONE when there is NO SERVICE. Everyone has a cellphone, they are NOT useless without service!!! It takes a few seconds to DL a offline maps of the area you'll be in, prior to losing service. You could do a whole video on this.

[@598victor]

Exactly.

[@gonagain]

You're right about the offline maps. Thanks for bringing that up, we all learn from each other.

[@TheRealJerseyJoe]

Great tips... this information can really save a life ! BTW - Another good tip if really lost is if you happen to reach a river, simply follow the banks of it downstream. Eventually, it will nearly always lead you to a population center. Good luck and stay safe !

[@wrbruce6100]

Good video my friend. Lot of useful information. One thing you didn’t have that is really good to have is two or three contractor garbage bags. You can cut a hole for your head and pull them over you for a rain coat, fill them full of pine needles or leaves for a soft bed to sit or lay on. Ground cover, wind breakers. Lot of useful things for a big garbage bags. A tube tent is another handy thing. They come in a bag as small as a space blanket. If you can know the edible wild plants in your area is good. The best thing is to mark your trail in unfamiliar areas. Take care.

[@gonagain]

Great tips, especially about more uses for the garbage bags. Thanks, Willis!

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Never get lost in the mountains. Always get lost in the Arizona desert because it all looks exactly the same. Be very careful especially in the summer!

[@shirleyhall1924]

Yep....I'm going hiking with Linda. 🙂👣🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️

[@timezone8876]

Interesting, I just read this story yesterday, (A 74-year-old man who got lost while hiking in northern Arizona last week was found dead with his dog, who survived, by his side).

[@rouxchat6033]

Yes, read about that too. So sad. The dog was in very bad condition but did survive.

[@williamrandall6472]

Tyvm for all the information you 2 care to share,too many lives needlessly lost

[@DanPopeko]

A very good video. Thanks. Excellent information.

[@debralane7408]

Very good information sometimes people don't think and you need to think when you're out there

[@abeautifullife5303]

I carry a "go" bag in my car. But wouldn't help if I were out trekking in the woods. Probably need to take a look at what I have to see if anything needs changing or replenishing. Rick and Linda...you guys are awesome! Thanks again for your great survival advice!❤🙏🏻

[@BettyBearsNomadicTravels]

love you both a ton. thank you. we can find ourselves in a sticky situation. I agree be prepared. It could be a matter of life or deaths

[@Go4Corvette]

Good, advice. For bears, I have 40 s&w, 45/70 gov, and 12g shotgun. I also carry bear spray, but like you said no good in the wind. Have fun, Mike

[@gonagain]

Yes, it varies according to your situation. In Alaska, the native inhabitants have taken to ARs the last few years. One explained that 30rds of amour piercing works, even on Brown bears. That made the AR a great choice for a survival gun because FMJ doesn't destroy the meat as much and could be used on small game as needed. interesting and thinking outside the normal box.

[@faealindell6901]

Linda is my soulmate! I can feel my kids rolling their eyes at all the stuff I bring on a little hike! Impressed you fit it all in that small back pack!

[@gonagain]

I actually still have plenty of room for goodies.

[@donzachman7430]

Thank you I needed this info

[@cvx2dog549]

Watching your video brings back that panic feeling! Happened to me 50 years ago, ended up I was close to the car too. Ever since that incident I’ve become like Linda and gathered items that would help me to survive. Now the drone goes in the pack too! Great video!

[@gonagain]

A drone is a good tool to have in those situations. Thanks, Cvx2dog!

[@richardhenry1969]

She's definitely a keeper.

[@makalapuamegs1056]

Great video! Your first tip is the best! When learning to scuba die my dive instructor drilled into us, panic you die! He was the dive instructor for the Navy Seals at Pearl Harbor. Saved my butt more than once!

[@gonagain]

Rick got his scuba certification at Makua Beach. I was hapai at the time so had to sit that one out.

[@makalapuamegs1056]

@@gonagain what year as that is where I did my certification dive! 76 or 77. Wouldn’t it be a small world if he was in my dive class. Doc was my instructor and I was Naui certified.

[@brucebryan2806]

I love your posts but the main thing you missed was when you arrive at your site find a land mark a mountain, rock formations what ever and remember where you are in accordance ... And Linda great pack crushed up ramen noodles and seasoning packs are very light weight and consumable. Pine cones also are fast hot burning feul but what you suggested are life savers.

[@gonagain]

Good stuff. Thanks, Bruce!

[@TheGbortnick]

this is probably one of the most important and interesting subjects in survival.

[@campingwiththeadamss8552]

Very good topic Rick and Linda. As I go out into the woods i tag my path in an unfamiliar area with small ribbons or string and I collect it on the way back to camp. Also, you can use anything like rocks, etc with a light color marker mark on them. boy scout thing from the 1960 era. Always water and poncho with cotton balls and vaseline and fire starter.

[@gonagain]

Scouts and caring fathers taught us a lot as kids.

[@campingwiththeadamss8552]

@@gonagain Yes sir!

[@jamespruett2849]

Linda # 1 camping partner she's prepared how did she get all that in a little back pack

[@ChrisBooBoo]

Super video you two. Although my husband and I are not really the camping and outdoor type in our older age are two daughters and their families love to camp in the Rockies of Alberta and BC close to their homes. After seeing your video we are going to put together a survival pack something like Linda showed on the show tonight. This would be great for them to have when they are camping and doing their hikes way out in the bush. Thanks for all the tips and ideas that you helped us out with. We continue to enjoy your videos. George and Alison

[@gonagain]

Thank you, George and Alison!

[@johnpapp9397]

A simple, inexpensive pocket compass can be a lifesaver on a short walk in the woods, or accidentally losing sight of your camp.

[@bobham919]

this video shows the real things needed. its not from a book. its from experience. rock on dude

[@teresaf5480]

Excellent advice !!! What a well done video 👍 I thoroughly enjoyed this. What great advice from both of you thank you so much for doing this video it's a great reminder of what could happen and be prepared.... and on a side note you two crack me up😂❤❤

[@gonagain]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martykong3592]

great one! THanks for sharing and I would want to be around Linda's pack:) Had to LOL about her getting kicked out of girls scouts! I go kicked out of Cubs.... ALL THE BEST and take care! Cheers :)

[@gonagain]

I got kicked out of Boy Scouts. We belong to an exclusive club!!!

[@martykong3592]

@@gonagain Must be!!!! THanks MUCH!

[@tm8747]

for the ventureers out there or hikers, dollar store , or 99cent store or your best friend before you venture out. bic lighters i use gauze soaked in lighter fluid in a plastic sandwich bag, cotton balls, . 1 day i bought 6 bags of cotton balls, and thank god i took them with me, insulator for the cold night, packed them in my jacket, my shoes, tied the bottom of my pants above the ankle and filled more in the pant legs, but now its a emergency bag, 10.00 .

[@jamesrichardson1326]

It would be great if you could post a list of the items in Linda's pack. She is well set.

[@davec9244]

That is all good advice hope people will lesion and learn! and ALL stay safe thank you!

[@BettyBearsNomadicTravels]

Such great information. So happy you were not really lost. Great Video.

[@gonagain]

Thanks, Betty Bear!

[@jamesrichardson1326]

Great video Linda and Rick

[@gonagain]

Thank you, James.

[@markparr7224]

Again, great tips Rick and Linda. Thanx. I only got lost once but it was scary, and it got pitch black and I had no flashlight, no food or survival gear. I got to the point where I fired my rifle three times, a couple times, I was running out of ammo, and I knew there were campers within earshot, but they never fired back. Luckily I finally saw their tent glowing thru the trees. When I got up to them, they said "Was that you that shot?" I said "Ya think?" Why didn't you fire back so I knew which direction to go? He said he had some guys out on the road looking? I said really? I think if I'm on a damn road, I can find my way out... duh? So, I might add, if you hear those shots, fire back so they know where you are.

[@gonagain]

That's a good reminder about the 3 shots. Here in Montana, we hear shots while out and think that's someone who's plinking or shooting at varmints.

[@markparr7224]

@@gonagain They taught that here in hunter safety class, that I took when I was like 12. (almost 50 years ago) Too bad others weren't paying attention...

[@fatray2922]

Always sage advice on this channel !!

[@dogpatch75]

Excellent discussion. Another valuable tool not mentioned is how you can keep track of your direction of travel by being aware of weather. Keep up with forecasts and the general wind direction that is present for the day. Cloud and weather movement can generally be related to compass direction in the short term. While terrain features can alter wind direction at the surface, just keep an eye on the clouds. They can be very revealing.

[@gonagain]

Very good point, Dogpatch75.

[@aztrails1]

Great video, so useful. Thanks.

[@gonagain]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sarahmoore3831]

Thank you for the great advice. plan to pack better for my hikes. love watching you, I learn so much.

[@oliviagraceson6318]

Very informative, thank you both. Glad to see Linda and you to see you,. Both.

[@gonagain]

Thanks for your kind comment, Olivia.

[@kevintrevors3921]

I always have some rope also , good for a tarp !

[@shadowcastre]

Interesting video...! One thing though... I don't know why the survival manuals and everyone professes that always going down hill or following the water will lead you to safety. The reality of it is that if you choose to take this advice you only have a 50-50 shot of it taking you to safety. It may lead you to or through an area that is worse or more dangerous than your starting point! Thanks for the video...

[@taco472]

Lots of good tips there. Another tip for finding your way out if you are in a forest that has logging, like the northwest, wherever two roads or a spur roads intersects another road 90% of the time it will form a Y that is ‘gunned’ or points towards town, the way out . Those roads are mainly there to get loaded log trucks out . In mountainous country they don’t have the luxury to make big intersections so they just build it in the direction a loaded truck will be headed. I had to point this out once to a couple guys that had grown up here in the northwest and I was a transplant from Southern California but I had been working in the logging industry for about a year. I finally convinced the guy who’s Jeep we were in, and was very low on gas, that they don’t haul logs up hill and a log truck couldn’t make that corner if it want too, and out was the other way and not the way his brother wanted to go. (Alcohol may or way not have played a small part in the situation) Lol

[@gonagain]

That's so interesting I'm going to look for it on my next trip out! Thanks!

[@largelarry2126]

Videos like this save lives along with being entertaining.

[@lyndapayne1680]

Thanks for the advice. I have to go through the daypack in preparation for camping season here in Montana this year. Good times.

[@gonagain]

Good plan. I need to replace the energy bars and go over my medical kit.

[@SouthernPatriot1]

I have a bag just like Linda’s…she’s packing the 10c’s of wilderness survival. Great loadout you too, Rick. Great tips. Thanks again for another great informational video. Have a blessed day.

[@gonagain]

You and Linda would get along great. She even practices with her slingshot frequently. Oh, get one with flat bands, they shoot better.

[@SouthernPatriot1]

@@gonagain I was just thinking that same thing…come on Linda show me you #slingshotchallange video 😉😂🤗

[@cathybenadaro]

Follow the sun rise and sunset.

[@FishMH]

Excellent EDC pack for everything! Nice thought for every emergency, every situation for he and any partner you travel,hike with.You two are awesome presentors.Every survival too one could share thanks!! lucky

[@davidmcfatridge]

In the PNW they say walk up to find a logging road. Walking down you end up in a cold dark valley usually a river and thick brush.

[@w.a.stewart3191]

Very informative, thank you

[@gonagain]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sharonl8357]

Thank you for the awesome advice. I carry a pack but after seeing this video I have several items I'm definitely going to add!

[@gonagain]

Glad it was helpful!

[@murrayandru7527]

Thanks for Sharing U 2 this video just may save someone's Hide one day because they watched !! Hey you may never need some of those items , But you have them , just in case you need to use them... Well done with wisdom for ALL .👍 Take care and Enjoy All.

[@gonagain]

Thank you, Murray. We're also learning from our viewers about other things to have along. Hope you have a great weekend!

[@deeanderson5670]

Great video. Lots of good to know ideas. Having had the experience of getting into trouble within 2 miles of my home in moutains you never know what will happen to you. Little things can sure save your life. Thanks again

[@tetsubin64]

Great video. Thanks for the pointers.

[@miask]

Great video guys! Linda is so organized! I want to be Linda some day! We used to spend lots of time up in the Blue Ridge hiking, fishing and biking. We always carried a 1st aid kit (which came in handy), water of course, we were lucky to know of several springs where we could refill, snacks, tarp, emergency blankets, flashlight, bandannas and a knife. You can’t carry firearms in the Shenandoah Park. Oh I think my husband carried camping matches. We never got lost, thank goodness.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Great video guys. I really enjoyed this one. I carry a lot of stuff in my pants pockets and in my vest. Just went through my small game hunting rucksack yesterday. It's "mostly sticked, but there are a few things I need to add to it. I always have my GPS with me when hunting, and I always carry plenty of spare batteries for it too. The first thing I do when I get to where I'm going is to mark the location of my truck as a waypoint. This way if I get turned around I can just go into my waypoints, click on my truck and it will take me back to it.

[@hawong5379]

Thanks so much for your info. When most people were only showing off their expensive gadgets, very few people will share their life's experiences and lessons they have learned. Thanks again for your teaching. You pairs are amazing !

[@gonagain]

Thank you, HA Wong. We appreciate your comment.

[@doramedley1877]

I don't have experience hiking but when I do hike I'm going to remember your video. It's a very important and useful one thank you both!

[@gonagain]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jackpualder1522]

I have seen panic set in less than 100 yards into a deer drive. There was eight of us about 75-100 yards apart and bordered buy three roads and a barbed wire fence. One member shot his rifle three times and took of running like a mad man. He ran past at least four people in our group and could not even acknowledge us when we yelled at him to stop even though he was only 20-30 yards in front of everybody. Panic is a real killer in the woods and it CAN happen to anybody. We finally got him to stop and he was so shook up that he never left camp for the next four days

[@gonagain]

People are funny, but we all have our idiosyncrasies to deal with. I think it's also a fear of being caught out in the woods at night that causes folks to make bad choices.

[@onoffroad]

Great episode! The only thing I would add to Linda's first aid tin is a triangle bandage.

[@gonagain]

Thank you, we'll add that in.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Excellent video...i reckon you have about covered all the basics and then some...this video might just help to save a life some day!...atta girl Linda!...Dave

[@gonagain]

MTwoodsrunner, I used to get inspiration from YOUR videos!

[@vivianallen9772]

Linda is amazing!

[@gonagain]

She's a keeper, for sure!

[@dougjohnston156]

Great content and advice so much food for thought I am planning my carry along bag. Thank you.

[@candyalexander2196]

Can u now make a video from all the things u had with you to make a make shift camp of the things from your pockets and back packs so we have a visual thanks glad Linda is healing so well..Godspeed Greetings from NC

[@gonagain]

Thanks, Candy, I'll give that some thought.

[@patricklondon6006]

Great information you two...People are always telling me to get lost. So far I've always found my way back. Hahaha

[@gonagain]

Tell them no worries, your pockets are full!

[@cathytaylor7708]

Great reminders and I really liked that survival tip bandanna I’m going to look those up and purchase one or more. PS - I love the way you love one another it’s just the cutest thing. I’m so happy I found your channel long ago

[@gonagain]

Thanks for sticking with us, Cathy.

[@mobileliving2764]

Great advice

[@JR-qw6eb]

You two always have great tips! Thank you so much!

[@helloitsdawn]

Linda is prepared!

[@beberle9641]

Some good tips from some good people. Adventure on you guys ✌️🤠 Brian

[@gonagain]

Thanks 👍

[@deborahlh7747]

You could also pack a small drone to assist you finding your way out.

[@davidbrytowski4477]

Great content. I love what you two demonstrated, think and prepare before you are there. Play with your equipment before you need it.

[@gonagain]

Well said!

[@pattyann7803]

So very informative. Thanks to both of you. You have so much wisdom between you.

[@billjoyce2905]

10 mm auto was a good recommendation, Rick. Thanks.

[@ednataylor6621]

Thank you both for the information and advice love ❤️ you guys

[@sharir1679]

I know I am a bit late watching this video but another thing I think about and usually have in my pocket if I'm going out is a couple days of my medication.

[@gonagain]

Thats a good thing to remember, Shari. Most of us have to take some sort of medication daily. Thank you.

[@georgehayduke6717]

Thanks

[@ralphp3057]

Good advice for people!!! I actually inset a small compass 🧭 into my hiking sticks. They work well . Thanks for sharing!!

[@gonagain]

Great tip!

[@manyahope52]

Great video, you've made me think about getting necessary survival items. Thank you both!

[@badgerpa9]

Excellent video. I used to carry some supplies and varied it by where we where when I took my kids on day long hikes. In the mountains I was taught to keep your coat in arms reach at all times. Stay safe and healthy.

[@janedelaney7]

Life saving advice...thank you!